Tillandsia ionantha

Ecuador form

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854)

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)

A form supplied from Ecuador nurseries.
The rosette is wider and the trichomes are coarser than those of Mexico form.

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Height ] 3 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Ecuador form

[ Variety ]
ionantha
maxima (Large foliage)
scaposa => Tillandsia scaposa
stricta (Narrow leaves)
vanhyningii (Long stem)
zebrina => Tillandisa ionantha 'Zebrina'

[ Form ]
fastigiata => Tillandsia ramireziana (Narrow leavs and closed foliage)

[ Synonyms ]
Blushing Bride
Tillandsia erubescens H. Wendland (1854)
Tillandsia quesneliana Hort ex Beer
Tillandsia rubentifolia Poisson and Menet (1908)
Tillandsia scopus Hooker f.

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Jul 2023 A root began to grow.

Jan 2022 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Jun 2021 A root began to grow.
May 2021 Good condition.